alison bratlie
August 18, 2008
I really enjoyed your concert last night at the lake. It was a very relaxing and entertaining way to spend an evening. Hope to hear you soon!!!!
Gail Marten: Guestbook
Jeanie
August 18, 2008
Hey Gail, Caught your concert last night at the lake in Columbia. The night was beautiful and the music was magical and your voice was as clear as the night. Thanks very much for a great concert. My friends and I loved it.
Eric H
September 16, 2007
Thanks for a terrific night of music at BWJF last Thursday! Wish you all the best for the future!
Joyce Brown
July 11, 2007
Fantastic website. I will there to hear and see you perform at the Baltimore-Washington JAZZfest 1st Thursday JAZZ Set. Continued success.
Jeff DeHerdt
September 25, 2006
Hi, Gail. I was just checking out the sites for the Just Plain Folks music award Jazz Vocal Song/Album nominees. I've pretty much come to the conclusion that they are all pretty cool. Of course, that includes your site and music. Good luck in the awards.
Laura R.
July 28, 2006
Absolutely love the new CD! It's my kind of jazz--smoky, sultry vocals with original lyrics and latin-flavored sounds. I've "gifted" several like-minded friends who were very happy with my choice.
Janet Balkus
July 26, 2006
Each song says something different.
I especially enjoy the songs that you and Clem have written. Two very talented people with excellent
back up. Keep sending that beauti-
ful music and making those wonder-
ful surprises.
Gail Marten
May 12, 2006
love your music - wished i shared your voice as well as your name !!!!!! maybe will get to hear you live sometime
Frank
December 23, 2005
I have just revised my ALL TIME Favorite Songs List and YOUR two songs, SUNDAY RAIN and DREAM WITH ME have made it. Admittedly this doesn't mean much in this world. I mean, you could take this and add it to what you already have and you would END UP with what you already have. I just thought I would let You know. Also, I am about to revise my ALL TIME favorite Female Vocals List. I am fairly cetain you are going to make it on there TWICE also. Add this to what You already have and You Got what You Got. P.S. JUST BEFORE DAWN is Also a Great Song. In my view.
Marianne and Ken
October 29, 2005
Gail,
Thank you and the rest of the quartet for a great wedding reception. We have received numerous compliments from our guests who really enjoyed your music. My favorite, of course, was the father/daughter dance. Thank you so much for recommending 'Always There'. It is a beautiful song and perfect for the occasion. Thank you for your contribution to our special day. We will cherish the memories forever.
Norma Gentner
October 29, 2005
I liked Beyond the Rainbow so much I couldn't wait to hear Pure Joy. Gail's lyrics are so beautiful and meaningful, her velvet voice is so rich and mellow it's such a pleasure to listen to. The musicians that accompany her are outstanding, love the rhythm with the latin influence. Old favorites and original songs are just fantastic.
Norma Gentner
October 29, 2005
Gail's lush, velvety voice blends wonderfully with the Clem Ehoff trio. Her lyrics and styling are superb. Pure Joy is exactly that. What a pleasure to just sit back and lose yourself in the beautiful rhythm
Jerry
October 29, 2005
Hi Gail,
I recently linked a CD of my own to the Solarise site and was checking out some of the other music there. I listened to your selected tracks and just wanted to say that I think you have a great jazz voice. Also your band (especially Clem) really compliments your style.
The two of you truly make beautiful music together. I appreciate true talent and you definitely have it.
Kaisir Hsu
October 29, 2005
Hey Gail, i'm listening to your songs as i write. you do a magnificent job
and i love the site you sent. i'd love an autograph from you on a cd
purchase from me. let me know how to get a copy from your hands. keep the good faith and the effort, your music is smoove and groovy. take good care of yourself, keep spreading those love songs, i'll see you at the top.
Linda and Jim
October 29, 2005
Had an absolutely wonderful time! I should be thanking you! You sounded better than ever! Each time I listen to you you sound even better than the time before. How do you do that? You are fantastic, Gail and you have no idea how much I enjoy listening to you. Talk to you soon. Love ya bunches and bunches,
Linda Dees
October 29, 2005
I LUVVVV YOUR "JOY" CD!!!! It is magnificient!!! Your voice is just like "fluid silk". You are just absolutely Awsome girl!!!! I could listen to you forever!! Jim and I are definitely looking forward to attending your concert this Saturday (9th)! Regardless of where it is held outside or inside we will both be there. I can't wait to see and hear you. I honestly think you could sing "Row, Row Row Your Boat" and have it sound absolutely wonderful. Love ya and can't wait to see you!
Ernie
October 29, 2005
This is a wonderful CD. I've heard Gail perform with some of the greats of jazz like the legendary Benny Waters, but the rapport she has with this group is the best. Her voice has been compared to artists like Keely Smith and Chris Connor but when I listen to this CD I hear echoes of Mel Torme. Her writing, the arrangements and that magnificent voice add up to an outstanding and highly emotionally charged listening experience.
Laura and Charles
October 29, 2005
Dear Gail:
Just had to let you know how much we enjoyed your performance at Bohemian Caverns and are continuing to enjoy "Pure Joy". The original material is outstanding with vocals and instrumentals to match. You can really write a lyric and then make your audience feel the emotion with your singing.
Steve Ember
September 2, 2005
I was DELIGHTED to discover your voice on the link to your web site from dcjazz.com. Must confess you were a new name to me--where in the world have I been? And I was just wrapping up work in D.C. when I read of your engagement in Severna Park, so not enough time to go up the road. ;-( Anyhow, once I send this, I'll go to one of the e-sellers listed and order your CD. I'm guessing the songs sampled on your audio page are to be part of a new album? If so, I'll anxiously await notice of it, now that I'm on your mailing list.
You deserve to be heard live with MUCH greater frequency--hopefully this will happen. Hearing your choice of material and the warmth, intelligence, and utter infectiousness (hope that's a word!) bring joy to these hungry ears. It's too often a wasteland out there, leading to seeking out the tried and true song stylists. Discovering your samples made me feel like a kid on Christmas Morning...
Betty Wright
August 26, 2005
Dear Ms. Marten,
I came here to thank you for passing around the message on the net about Shirley Horn's grave illness. That is so generous of you. If it were left up to Verve, well, enough said; I just hope Verve plans to release the CD that was promised for August. Meanwhile, good thoughts are flowing Shirley's way from a fan who first found her when she sang a duet with Joe Williams on one of his CDs years ago.It now seems like yesterday. As for today, I have now found you, and I shall buy your album and give a listen. That's how good things happen. Again, thanks for being so thoughtful about Shirley.
Betty
Nancy Bradshaw
August 16, 2005
Gail,
Love your new website. Good luck with your new album.
Hugs,
Nancy